A fashion journalist who attended Diors Paris Zig Zag opening wrote in a February 19th, 1948 column for Womens Wear Daily titled Dior Silhouette Acclaimed Again, Combining Slim, Stiffened Lines, that Despite gowns of limitless yardage, and rich costume jewelry and embroideries, the general impression is modern and wearable. Dior was perfectly on-trend for the fashions of 1948
In the case of the latter some minor additions, such as veils, were sometimes worn, but essentially the female dress, like the male, consisted in two garments, either or both of which could form the costume, and which correspond roughly to tunic and mantle
The cost to own one was quite high since it took an abundance of silk fabric to make each individual shirt, yet they remained highly coveted amongst fashionistas at the time
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Detailing, such as a striped canvas belt and white shoes with a pair of casual trousers and a check shirt, is emphasized for a smart casual look